Monthly Archives: June 2013

Knowing Hong Kong’s place

Sixteen years after the handover to China, Hong Kong is still not the same as the mainland, and that’s precisely what makes it special. Continue reading

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Air Asia Indonesia performance doesn’t fly

Air Asia founder Tony Fernandes says, “Indonesia is the jewel in our crown.” If he’s serious, he’d better upgrade his royal caretakers. Continue reading

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